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4.
GENERAL INFORMATION
4.1.
Intended Use
This table-top autoclave is designed for sterilization of medical and
surgical goods such as unwrapped and wrapped, solid, hollow, porous
products and tubes in ophthalmic, dental and medical clinics, first aid
rooms, small laboratories etc.
4.2.
Introduction
This autoclave model is an electrically heated sterilizer using steam as a
sterilizing agent.
The autoclave is designed as Type B in accordance with EN13060.
This model is a prevacuum sterilizer having the following features;
An
air
removal
stage
(prevacuum),
before
starting
the
sterilizing
stage.
A post-sterilization drying phase, based on the combined operation
of heat and vacuum with air inlet pulses.
There are the following safety devices installed in the autoclave to
optimize its safe operation:
Two safety thermostats, to prevent over-heating of the steam
generator and the chamber.
Two safety pressure valves to prevent over pressurizing the steam
generator or the chamber.
A digital display is used for monitoring and control purposes. This
device displays the pressure in kPa, psia or psig, according to the
operators needs. The pressure is displayed for both the pressure in
the chamber and the pressure in the steam generator.
Temperature can be displayed in either °F or °C according to the
operators needs
The advantages of the prevacuum sterilizer are as follows:
Removal of residual air from packs and porous load and most kinds
of tubes (rubber, plastic etc.) by vacuum at the first stage of the
cycle.
More efficient steam penetration into the load; assuring effective
sterilization.
Improved temperature uniformity throughout the chamber.
Better drying of materials due to the vacuum achieved in the
chamber during the drying cycle.
The printer prints the preset and actual parameters of the cycle
(temperature, time and pressure/vacuum).
This Manual is intended for the user and gives the user a general
understanding of the instrument and the best ways to operate and take
care of it in order to obtain effective results.
Before operating this autoclave read carefully the Operation Manual.
After reading this Manual, operating the autoclave will be easy.
However since this instrument is built with high technology sensitive
components, no attempt should be made by the user or any other
unauthorized person to repair or recalibrate it.
Only technical personnel having proper qualifications and holding
technical documentation (including a Technician Manual) and
adequate information are authorized to install and service the
apparatus.
